The first thing on your child's wish list is a Nintendo DS system and the second thing on their list is a Nintendo DS Skin for their new system.
So now you're asking yourself, "What the heck is a Nintendo DS skin?".
Basically, a skin for the DS is a vinyl covering that you stick on your system that will protect it from dirt and dust.
Is it a necessity, no, is it a fun way to show off your personality, yes.
DS skins are a vinyl covering that will keep the dust and dirt from sticking to your new system.
If you dislike all of the black smudges that can build up after your child plays their system for 8 hours straight then you will really want to consider one.
The great thing is if they get sick of a design or color, the skin just peals right off.
Make sure you buy a high quality skin that will not leave any residue once you have removed it or you will have defeated the purpose of using one.
Your kid is probably not looking for a DS skin to protect their system, they are looking for a skin to set their system apart from all of the others.
After a sleepover, it's easier to spot the DS system with the Pokemon skin as opposed to a plain white one in a sea of other white DS systems.
If your child has not specified what character or design they want on your DS skin, take their likes and dislikes into consideration.
More than likely, you will not be looking for a princess skin for your little boy or a Transformers skin for your little girl, but who knows.
There are so many designs available that your head will be spinning from all of the possibilities.